St. John’s Hospitals appoint new president
Just one month after the departure of Patrick Caster, St. John’s Hospitals in Ventura County has announced plans for its next chief executive. Announced Nov. 4, Dignity Health St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard and St. John’s Camarillo Hospital have appointed Doug Kleam as their new president, effective Dec. 1. Kleam currently serves as Read More →
American Riviera reports higher net income in Q3
Santa Barbara-based American Riviera Bank saw net income of $2.9 million in the third quarter of 2025, a $300,000 increase from the same quarter a year ago. Through the first nine months, ARB has generated $7.9 million in net income, up from $6.7 million in the same time period a year ago. Total deposits were Read More →
Guest commentary: Economic analysis of Q3 2025
By Eric Kelley UMB Private Wealth Management The third quarter of 2025 was marked by improving market sentiment, driven by growing confidence that the Fed will initiate an ongoing easing campaign throughout the year-end and into 2026. Inflation continued to build as new tariffs were implemented, but concern over the labor market pushed the Fed Read More →
Guest commentary: What is a fiduciary and why would you need one?
By Tamara Skov & Shannon Dalton As licensed professional fiduciaries, the first question we often hear when we mention our line of work is: “What’s a fiduciary?” It’s a good question, and the answer is both simple and complex. After years of hearing the same inquiry, we thought it would be helpful to explainwhat fiduciaries Read More →
Central Coast, center court: Historic Oakland Soldiers announce Santa Barbara franchise
The Central Coast’s sports scene is known for its competitive prowess in water sports such as water polo, surfing, etc. But in a few years, kids of all ages might be drawn to a much more competitive brand of basketball that is taking form in Santa Barbara. On Oct. 18, the Oakland Soldiers, a highly Read More →
Dubroff: Central Coast airports reach new heights with additional flights
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